Director, Power and Renewables (Europe)

S&P Global Commodity Insights – Energy Advisory Services The Role: Director, Power and Renewables (Europe) The Team: this position would be on the fast-growing European team of the Global Power Consulting Practice in S&P Global Commodities Insights division. We advise clients on power markets and custom scenarios (supply, demand, prices, transmission), asset transactions (primarily renewables assets due diligence), power economic analysis, and supporting our clients' understanding of the increasing interdependence between power markets and adjacent value chains such as mobility/transportation, hydrogen production, fuels consumption, energy storage, etc. Our clients range from leading power developers, utilities, integrated energy companies, technology companies, regulators, governments, and investors. We will continue leveraging our extensive regional experience, capabilities, and synergies with other S&P Global teams, including electric power and fuels research, to deliver an aggressive growth plan in the next three years. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with a dynamic and fast-growing team of consultants and experts with wide-ranging backgrounds in energy and the energy transition. The varied and changing nature of our projects leads to the development of a diverse set of skills and exposure to different industries and clients, including senior industry leaders and policy makers. Responsibilities: Actively develop the team’s business in European markets by actively reaching out to potential clients, preparing pitch decks and leading Business Development meetings Closely coordinate with our world class research service in Europe to understand current research themes that will resonate with consulting clients. Work with the Lead of Global Power Consulting to identify and focus on consulting engagements that build capabilities, qualifications, brand, and interest internally with the team Participate in client or industry events and share key takeaways that will shape the consulting team’s work and priorities Manage entire consulting projects or significant workstreams within medium size and large projects. Manage project resources and progress against the project plan to ensure on-time delivery of a quality set of products Lead client meetings, attend to all client needs, and deliver final consulting reports/presentations Apply energy industry knowledge to a variety of market designs and situations as required by client needs – with a focus on European markets Tasks include supply-demand power modelling, legal and regulatory framework analysis, market screening, entry strategies, scenario energy planning, power generation economics analysis, and asset due diligence and valuation. The main geographical focus will be the European markets Build consensus across groups with competing priorities within the project team Efficiently review analysis and modelling efforts done by other Team or project team members and provide feedback for improvement Understand when learnings in consulting projects are relevant for the European power research service Support positioning S&P Global and our team as the go-to consultancy for power, energy transition and key transactional projects in the region Some travel is required on average around 20% of the time (but could occasionally be more) What We’re Looking For: 13-18 years of experience in the energy industry, consulting, or finance environments in areas related to electricity markets with a focus on renewables The candidate should be able to demonstrate expertise in the power and renewables industry. Having a high-quality professional network in the European power space is essential Proven analytical and quantitative skills are required Proven project management and business development skills are required; Proven track record in selling $0.5 - $1.0 Million in consulting services annually over multiple years Desire to develop business, lead S&P’s European power consulting team, and coordinate across regions and across energy sectors on inter-sectoral projects Minimum qualifications are Bachelor’s degree in economics, engineering, mathematics, computer science, operations research, or energy studies Candidates with an MBA, Master’s degree or PhD in one of the above-listed disciplines are highly preferred. Candidates with substantial education in economics and engineering will be highly viewed Strong written and oral presentation skills in English and knowledge/capabilities in several European languages preferred Must have an analytical frame of mind and be prepared to use data to back up opinions Understanding of power dispatch and demand modelling, including understanding of third-party power dispatch software, such as Plexos and Aurora is preferred Some travel is required on average around 25% - 30% of the time (but could occasionally be more) Ability to work well in a team-oriented environment, influencing stakeholders, providing ideas and open feedback The Location: Paris (preferred) or London Flexible Working We pride ourselves on our agility and diversity, and we welcome requests to work flexibly. For most roles, flexible hours and/or an element of remote working are usually possible. Please talk to us at the interview about the type of arrangement that is best for you. We will always try to be adaptable wherever we can. The Company: S&P Global delivers essential intelligence that powers decision making. We provide the world’s leading organizations with the right data, connected technologies and expertise they need to move ahead. As part of our Team, you’ll help solve complex challenges that equip businesses, governments and individuals with the knowledge to adapt to a changing economic landscape. S&P Global Commodity Insights enables organisations to create long-term, sustainable value with data and insights for a complete view on the global energy and commodities markets. S&P Global Commodity Insights – Energy Advisory Services is a leading provider of strategic, market, and technical advice to energy companies, investors, and government entities. Why work for S&P Global Commodity Insights Our Benefits: We invest in our success as a company by investing in our people. At S&P Global, we're committed to comprehensive, competitive benefits for our people. We provide benefits to support the health and financial needs of our people while helping make their working life experience more rewarding. S&P Global offers flexible work arrangements that provide practical solutions to help our employees balance their many commitments. To further support parents, our enhanced parental leave offers the same leave time to all parents regardless of gender, welcoming a child through birth, adoption, foster, or surrogacy, which will be 26 weeks of paid leave or the current statutory minimum by country, whichever is higher (15 weeks of the countries legal maternity coverage plus additional 11 weeks Company pay is paid at 100% of basic salary). S&P Global offer a flexible working environment with our anchor/flex working model, a well-being allowance, wellbeing programs including online fitness sessions and more.
LI-TB1 ----------------------------------------------------------- Equal Opportunity Employer S&P Global is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military veteran status, unemployment status, or any other status protected by law. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment. If you need an accommodation during the application process due to a disability, please send an email to: [email protected] and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate person.  US Candidates Only: The EEO is the Law Poster http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf describes discrimination protections under federal law. ----------------------------------------------------------- 10 - Officials or Managers (EEO-2 Job Categories-United States of America), BSMGMT103.2 - Middle Management Tier II (EEO Job Group) Job ID: 280900 Posted On: 2023-02-03 Location: Paris, France